The State Administration for Market Regulation has detailed a new management reform for inspection and testing institution qualifications, aimed at fostering a fair and orderly market environment. At a press conference on the "one list, one database" system, Li Jun, Vice President of the China Institute of Quality Inspection, explained that the scope of mandatory accreditation for inspection and testing is now more clearly defined. This allows purchasing parties, clients, and tendering bodies to set qualification requirements scientifically, avoiding unreasonable procurement barriers.
Li Jun outlined two key steps for compliance. First, parties should verify whether the required testing capability falls within the "one list, one database" system to prevent the addition of non-statutory conditions. Purchasers should first check the official database platform to confirm if the needed inspection or testing service is included. If a capability is not listed, it does not require accreditation from the market regulator, and should not be used as a precondition for bidding, procurement, or commissioning.
Second, for capabilities within the system, purchasers must select institutions that have obtained the official accreditation and include the specific capability in their scope. They can verify an institution's accreditation details through the national or provincial market regulation department websites to ensure the selected provider is compliant and possesses the required testing competence.
Li Jun emphasized that for capabilities outside the "one list, one database" system, objective evaluation of an institution's ability can be achieved through methods such as laboratory accreditation or proficiency testing, allowing clients to make informed and independent choices.
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